Australian TV star shares ‘mortifying’ gym incident: ‘The gift that keeps on giving’

Australian TV star shares ‘mortifying’ gym incident: ‘The gift that keeps on giving’

The Block star Jess Eva has taken to social media to share details of a very relatable accident. The TV star and mum-of-two posted an Instagram story on Friday, featuring a carefully-censored gym picture, admitting she’d just wet herself. “Wee’d myself during a morning workout,” she wrote over an image of herself in workout gear, … Read more

I’m due to give birth this week and you won’t guess where my husband will be

I’m due to give birth this week and you won’t guess where my husband will be

“I’m kind of feeling a little hurt at the moment…” a Melbourne mom began her anonymous post in an advice Facebook group.  Her partner of four years has just told her that he’s planning on going on a camping trip the next day, knowing she’s due to give birth to their second baby this week.  While disappointed, sadly, she isn’t … Read more

I’m a trophy wife who is always glam — I did my nails before giving birth

I’m a trophy wife who is always glam — I did my nails before giving birth

This self-proclaimed “trophy wife” struck gold. Mrs. Hope James Fifield, 28, has revealed the secrets to her wifely wiles, claiming she’s so dedicated to her glamorous lifestyle that she booked herself a manicure before giving birth. “I’ve always been vain and that wasn’t going to change when I became a mom,” the Kentucky resident told … Read more

I gave birth to a stranger’s baby at 27 — being a surrogate paid for the $500,000 house of my dreams

I gave birth to a stranger’s baby at 27 — being a surrogate paid for the 0,000 house of my dreams

A single mother of one helped a couple have a child of their own through surrogacy — using the proceeds to buy her and her daughter their dream house. Teale Kelley, 27, of Denver, was able to beat the Mile High City’s mile-high housing prices and secure herself a forever home with the $75,000 she earned … Read more

I gave birth at 50 after 11 years of trying for a baby — trolls say it’s ‘shameful’

I gave birth at 50 after 11 years of trying for a baby — trolls say it’s ‘shameful’

She’s not over the hill, but she’s over the negative comments. A Toronto mom who welcomed a baby at 50 says trolls tell her it’s “shameful” to be an older parent — but she feels “wiser” and “more immersed” in her son’s life than when she gave birth as a teen. “I feel I broke … Read more

Ultra-trendy midwifery company backed by Chelsea Clinton is sued after baby is born with brain damage

Ultra-trendy midwifery company backed by Chelsea Clinton is sued after baby is born with brain damage

It’s a multi-million dollar start-up backed by Chelsea Clinton and Glamour magazine which claims to be “redesigning” how women give birth. Oula operates from two clinics designed to look like interiors associated with Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop brand, where it offers midwife-led care which it says dramatically cuts the rates of Cesarean sections and premature births. … Read more

‘Good Morning Football’ host Jamie Erdahl details harrowing medical situation with daughter Nora’s birth

‘Good Morning Football’ host Jamie Erdahl details harrowing medical situation with daughter Nora’s birth

NFL Network personality Jamie Erdahl recalled breaking down in “petrified tears” when a scary situation unfolded as she gave birth to her daughter, Nora James, in New Jersey on March 30. Taking to social media on Monday, Erdahl — who serves as a co-host on “Good Morning Football” —explained that she underwent an emergency C-section … Read more

Mom stunned to give birth to twins 22 days apart: ‘Genuinely couldn’t believe it’

Mom stunned to give birth to twins 22 days apart: ‘Genuinely couldn’t believe it’

Her birth experience was truly one of a kind. A UK mom gave birth to twins 22 days apart in different hospitals, baffling doctors and other twin moms. “To this day, I still can’t find a woman in the UK who can beat 22 days,” Kayleigh Doyle, 22, told SWNS of the gap between births. … Read more

Wives of Bengals teammates Evan McPherson, Logan Wilson give birth to daughters on same day at same hospital

Wives of Bengals teammates Evan McPherson, Logan Wilson give birth to daughters on same day at same hospital

It’s team bonding at a whole different level. Bengals kicker Evan McPherson and his teammate, Cincinnati linebacker Logan Wilson, welcomed daughters with their wives on March 15 at the same hospital, according to the NFL, which posted a photo of the players and their spouses, Gracie McPherson and Morgan Wilson, respectively, and the new additions. … Read more

I gave birth to two beautiful miracle babies just months apart — but they aren’t twins

I gave birth to two beautiful miracle babies just months apart — but they aren’t twins

Talk about early to the party. Karen Patterson, 36, and partner Lee Green, 37, are the proud parents of two healthy boys — both of whom arrived in rather dramatic fashion. Hailing from Norwich, England, the couple were “over the moon” to learn that Karen was pregnant with their first child in October 2021. The … Read more

Over-the-counter birth control pills are now available in the US and online

Over-the-counter birth control pills are now available in the US and online

The first over-the-counter birth control pill in the US is now available. Online sales for Opill, a progestin-only pill (POP), began Monday, and so far the estrogen-free pills are available to purchase on Amazon and directly from Opill.com. Per the website, once the drugs are in stock, they’ll be available for purchase online at Walmart … Read more

Baby born mid-flight scores free flights for years to come

Baby born mid-flight scores free flights for years to come

These babies weren’t delivered via stork, but it was some kind of giant bird. A young mother redefined “airdrop” after giving birth to a baby on a plane — with the airline praising the doctor on hand for reacting quickly “on the fly.” “We experienced a unique moment on board one of our planes, we … Read more

Postnatal retreats are trending for self-care and baby bonding

Postnatal retreats are trending for self-care and baby bonding

Picture this: Mom swaddling a crying newborn while Dad frantically takes notes from the home nurse you panic-hired, who lectures you on the proper protocol for applying ointment to newborns. Already breaking out in a cold sweat? It doesn’t have to be that way. While boutique postnatal centers are commonplace in many Asian countries, they … Read more

Dak Prescott announces birth of first child with girlfriend Sarah Jane Ramos: ‘Baby MJ’

Dak Prescott announces birth of first child with girlfriend Sarah Jane Ramos: ‘Baby MJ’

Dak Prescott has some new responsibilities on his plate. The Dallas Cowboys quarterback announced girlfriend Sarah Jane Ramos gave birth to their first child last Thursday, “Baby MJ.” “Yeah, I feel different,” Prescott told reporters Monday about the feeling of becoming a dad. “Especially when you wake up in the morning, you see that baby … Read more

First over-the-counter birth control pill expected in stores later this month

First over-the-counter birth control pill expected in stores later this month

The first over-the-counter birth control pill will be available in US stores later this month, allowing American women and teens to purchase contraceptive medication as easily as they buy aspirin. Manufacturer Perrigo said Monday it has begun shipping the medication, Opill, to major retailers and pharmacies. A one-month supply will cost about $20 and a three-month supply … Read more

‘Miracle’ preemie who developed rare, deadly heart condition celebrates 1st birthday

‘Miracle’ preemie who developed rare, deadly heart condition celebrates 1st birthday

A miracle UK baby who was born four months early, weighing the same as a loaf of bread, has beaten incredible odds to celebrate his first birthday. Arley-James Hughes was so small that he had to be kept in a “sandwich bag” shortly after birth to mimic being inside his mom’s womb. Entering the world … Read more

Katy Perry fights back tears as ‘American Idol’ singer meets birth family for first time: ‘It’s healing’

Katy Perry fights back tears as ‘American Idol’ singer meets birth family for first time: ‘It’s healing’

She was unconditionally moved by this meeting. Katy Perry got emotional during Sunday’s “American Idol” premiere as a contestant met her biological family for the first time following her live audition. Arizona native McKenna Breinholt stepped into the audition room and revealed to Perry and her fellow “Idol” judges, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, that she was adopted. … Read more

Trans women’s milk as good as breast milk, British health officials say

Trans women’s milk as good as breast milk, British health officials say

Breast milk produced by men who transitioned to women is as good for babies as milk from a genetic female, according to British health researchers. A leaked letter from the University of Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust found that the milk produced by transgender women after taking a combination of drugs and hormones is “comparable to … Read more

‘Freebirthing’ trend puts newborn babies at risk of death and seizures, experts warn

‘Freebirthing’ trend puts newborn babies at risk of death and seizures, experts warn

Sure, they’re born free — but taking the risky route could come at a high cost.  Welcoming a baby into the world is often revered as sacred by most women.  So rather than having the precious moment marred by the stressful madness of rushing to a hospital, getting drugged up and helplessly handing over the … Read more

‘Everywhere chemicals’ in plastic food containers and more linked to preterm births, doctors warn

‘Everywhere chemicals’ in plastic food containers and more linked to preterm births, doctors warn

The effects of synthetic chemicals called phthalates — dubbed “everywhere chemicals” — are being found in the womb, experts now warn. A new study backed by the National Institutes of Health has shown that phthalates, found in everyday products from food containers to shampoo, may be behind the rise in preterm births in the US. … Read more